https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:27:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2356026 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:29:09 +0000 Sal 2356026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lyn - and Angie - trying a layering top under might work. It’s a pretty blouse and fun to wear lace.</p> <p>Thanks Ket - I was wondering about a vest. The right one would work with two shirts and maybe under blazers too? And don’t worry - I have simple winter formula as well.</p> <p>Thank you Irina. I hope you get some better weather soon. Spring can be frustrating…..</p> <p>Brooklyn - metallic could be fun! I love cables too. I hope to get to a boutique this week that stocks some labels I really like - to try on a few options….</p> <p>Thanks Joy - a white sweater could be really good. And yes being warm is important - although as someone in menopause I am feeling the heat more at the moment….</p> <p>Thanks Jaime. It’s just a blazer - I have worn it about six- eight times - it’s best suited for night time when it is great to have as an extra topper. Second hand for $50:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355920 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 20:37:21 +0000 lyn67 2355920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that you have 2 pieces at least&nbsp; included in both your capsules for&nbsp; summer and fall (the gold satin slip skirt and the bomber)-love when that happens! Too bad about the low neckline on that lacey blouse-couldn't that be bossed on it a bit if you'd want? Curious to see your new aditions for fall and cannot wait to see your new wiw for the new season -I especially love the printed dress and the cold shouldered black jumper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355918 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 20:08:06 +0000 Ket 2355918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Bijou</b>, what a smashing summer wardrobe!! Love it!! Sorry to reply in your post <b>Sal</b>, but I couldn' help it :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355917 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 20:07:21 +0000 Ket 2355917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a fabulous summer wardrobe! So chic, breezy, and feminine. I am inspired! I too want to see you in that tuxedo jacket!!<div><br /></div><div>For autumn, I think any kind of corduroy or velvet is a wonderful addition!&nbsp;I also love a good animal fiber cardigan for autumn/winter. (Alpaca, wool, mohair, cashmere, and various blends.)</div><div><br /></div><div>I am toying with the idea to add a knit vest. So, a vest might be another idea for you? I haven't really seen them gaining steam for trends. But with 90's styles having a renaissance, I could see a vest being a great addition.&nbsp;</p> <p>Boots are always welcome. Another option is a velvet smoking loafer.&nbsp;</p> <p></div><div>For winter, I personally get a lot of wear out of&nbsp; <ul> <li>dress and wool topper.&nbsp;</li> <li>jeans/pants/skirt, blouse/tee, and wool topper</li> <li>jeans/pants/skirt, turtleneck, wool scarf, maybe a topper&nbsp;</li> </ul> Writing it out, the aforementioned doesn't sound exciting. It's obviously a skeletal formula open to imagination and interpretation.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355908 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:03:15 +0000 Irina 2355908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I admire your style, it looks to me like a picture perfect relaxed elegance &nbsp;&nbsp;<div>As I’m looking at the 10 cm of last night’s snow, I dream of summer and so happy to see yours and Bijou’s summer picks.&nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355895 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:59:07 +0000 Brooklyn 2355895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am looking forward to cooler weather too! If you are thinking about buying a new sweater, you could use it to add some texture to your wardrobe. Cables, ribbing, open knit, metallic weave, ladder pattern… lots of possibilities. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355839 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 19:25:27 +0000 Angie 2355839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You put in the work, and your wardrobe is working well,<b> Sal! </b>Good job :)</p> <p>Have you tried tying the lacey blouse at the waist with a skirt and over a white tank top? Then you can wear it to work.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355807 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 14:04:09 +0000 Anonymous 2355807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you , Sal. &nbsp;Boots and socks are good for cold weather. So is a pair of ski or snow pants. &nbsp;Clean your sweaters and look for a couple of new ones. &nbsp;Wool skirts and knit dresses are nice to have for winter events. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355805 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:59:26 +0000 Anonymous 2355805@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I age, I get colder. &nbsp;I wear a topper all of most days to be warm enough. &nbsp;Invest in an alpaca white sweater to go over everything. Jean jackets are great for casual looks. &nbsp;Look at jackets. &nbsp;You may want to size up a bit. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355769 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:13:37 +0000 Jaime 2355769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So many great pieces (Bijou too)! I hope to see you in the tuxedo jacket (or is it a full suit?). Sounds like your wardrobe is working beautifully for you lately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355767 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 01:40:45 +0000 Sal 2355767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The below pieces I am less looking forward to wearing.</p> <p>The shirt dress I am a bit tired of but plan to keep as it is a useful piece.&nbsp; The rust dress I think I may donate - I have worn it 15 or so times (purchased second hand) but I rarely choose it.&nbsp; It's too warm for summer but not warm enough for winter...</p> <p>The pleated trousers, black long knit coat and ecru silk shirt are up for review.&nbsp; I may do some outfit labs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355756 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:26:07 +0000 Sal 2355756@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks MsMaven - I am wearing the mustard blazer today - I went off it last year as it is a more fitted style but I do like and am going to wear it with trendy bottoms to make it work!!</p> <p>I love your summer dresses Bijou - but I understand the longing for some cooler temperatures.&nbsp; I rarely wear jeans in summer so have been pleased to pull them out again for autumn.</p> <p>Roberta&nbsp; - the tote is useful.&nbsp; I have always found two toned bags featuring black to be really good additions - I have owned three or four and they have all worked!!</p> <p>Runcarla - thanks.&nbsp; The first bloom dress has had a couple of wears - it's a good easy work piece for me.&nbsp; I should make a bit of a mood board for new additions.&nbsp; But in all honesty I do have enough options without new additions - so I can take my time..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355740 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:12:58 +0000 Carla 2355740@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The First Bloom dress, the pink oxfords, and the mustard blazer catch my eye. &nbsp;Nice ‘shop your closet’ capsule for moving into cooler temps.</p> <p>My current (vacation) location has me giddy with excitement for S/S. &nbsp;I’m people watching to see how Florida folks dress to cope with the heat. &nbsp;It’s a better exercise (more realistic/practical) than looking at strictly resort wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355724 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:08:08 +0000 Roberta 2355724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that checkerboard tote! So eye catching and yet still neutral. It's a good inspiration for our own approaching summer here in the northern hemisphere. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355711 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:43:08 +0000 Bijou 2355711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely to see your workhorses of summer and what you are looking forward to wearing. My summer was the hottest on record and so I lived in summer dresses and breezy skirts and tops. The capsule below was in heavy rotation. I relied on my shoes, bags and belts to make items feel fun and interesting.</p> <p>I am looking forward to wearing jeans, boots and blazers again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355708 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:27:09 +0000 MsMaven 2355708@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love that mustard blazer--I'm looking forward to seeing it on you as well. And that slip skirt!&nbsp;</p> <p>A tuxedo blazer seems like such a great idea. I've been looking for something like this for a couple of years. Well, haven't been looking that hard--I just keep hoping one suddenly jumps out at me. This would be such a nice item to have in the closet.</p> <p>That beautiful wool coat looks great to me as well. Such a beautiful color: grayed pink. The more I look at your pieces, the more I am entranced.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355703 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:41:03 +0000 Sal 2355703@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Joy.&nbsp; It has suddenly got cold.......</p> <p>Not feeling very interested in a lot of the patterns I have seen out there but I need something with some interest for winter..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355702 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:39:44 +0000 Sal 2355702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pieces I am looking forward to wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355701 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:39:29 +0000 Anonymous 2355701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like you have done some serious thinking about autumn and your wardrobe and have a good plan. Good luck finding what you need.<br /> I like your picks for the most part. It looks like they will fit in with what you have and work out well with falling temperatures. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/workhorses-of-summer-and-looking-into-autumn#post-2355700 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 03:32:16 +0000 Sal 2355700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>We are having a lovely early autumn - it is cool in the mornings but bright and sunny during the day.&nbsp; Suddenly I am not wanting to wear sandals and I need something long sleeved for the start and end of the <b></b>day.<b></b></p> <p><b>Looking back to summer</b><br />My shopping for summer went well - it was an easier year to dress for than the summer of 22/23 - with more typical weather.&nbsp; My new pieces in for the season (excluding the gear which were all workhorses) were mostly well worn (with the green and white top and white shorts being very late additions - too early to tell).&nbsp; The only piece that was a bit disappointing was the white lacy blouse - it's a bit too low cut to wear to work - I sized up for a slouchy fit - it got six wears in total.</p> <p><b>Looking forward to autumn/winter<br /></b>I haven't shopped as yet with the exception of an olive satin bomber in out of season sales (replacing my gold bomber which has finally exited).&nbsp; I haven't seen too much that excites me - I want at least two pieces of knitwear, one footwear option and leaving the rest open.&nbsp; I would like a more interesting cardigan or sweater.&nbsp; I don't know re footwear either.<br />I do want to add in some texture - maybe new cords or something velvet?&nbsp; Any ideas?</p> <p>I will post in the second post the autumn and winter everyday pieces i am excited to wear and welcome ideas for additions that you see being me.</p> <p>No WIW at the moment - its been all repeats and outdoor wear of late.</p> <p>Thanks in advance!<b></b> </p>